LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA – DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Notice is hereby given that the following properties have been determined by the Building Official to be unfit for human habitation and subject to demolition in accordance with applicable City ordinances. An ordinance providing for the demolition of each listed structure will be presented to the Columbus City Council for consideration at its regular meeting scheduled for September 8th, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., located in the City Council Chambers, 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906. The properties proposed for demolition are as follows: 1) 345 Liberty Avenue (Jessica Torres, Owner) 2) 61 Patton Drive (Jonathan Roy Dillon, Owner) 3) 1018 33rd Street (Edith M. Pitts & C S Sr Estate, Owner) 4) 3032 Drake Street (Dewey Tew, Owner) 5) 2711 Peabody Avenue (Ernestine Byrd Deadwyler, Owner) 6) 515 6th Street (Dedivine F & G LLC, Owner) 7) 2502 4th Avenue (Tommy Jones Jr., Owner) 8) 1124 43rd Street (Brian Cotugno, Owner) 9) 2220 6th Street (Charlie F & Mable Bass, Owner) 10) 1821 St. Elmo Street (Amy M. Ourso & Bickerstaff II, Owner) Any party in interest should appear before the Columbus City Council at the time and place stated in this notice if they wish to contest, delay, or prevent the proposed demolition. Failure to appear may result in the structure being ordered demolished without further delay. IPL0369237 Aug 30,Sep 6 2026